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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.81, 1,299.56 and 522.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.81, 1,299.56 and 522.16 is: 720.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.81 : 1,299.56 = 522.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.81/1,299.56 = 522.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.81x = 1,299.56 × 522.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.81x = 678,572.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,572.39/941.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.50

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